Solution Architect

Role Title: Solution Architect
Location: Sheffield
Duration: 31/12/2025
Rate: £330 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only

Role Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance IT solutions that align with our business goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical architectures and ensure successful delivery of complex systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into architectural blueprints.
• Design end-to-end solutions that integrate with existing systems and platforms.
• Lead technical teams in the implementation of architectural solutions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to ensure alignment.
• Conduct system evaluations and recommend improvements.
• Document architecture designs, decisions, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years in a solution architecture role.
• Strong knowledge of system integration, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and microservices.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, .NET, Python, or C#.
• Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL), APIs, and messaging systems (Kafka, JMS).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• TOGAF or SAFe for Architects

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Redis, Salesforce, or SAP.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs) and performance tuning.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.